Mobile Library Resources
Mobile Web
Mobile Catalog-for quick on the go service
On your mobile device, go to vulcan.bham.lib.al.us or m.vulcan.bham.lib.al.us to access the library catalog. You can log in to your account, search the catalog, and reserve items. It's just like using the regular online catalog except more convenient.
OR, take a snapshot of the QR code above with your smartphone to quickly connect to the mobile catalog. You need a QR code reader on your smartphone. There are many you can download and install FREE. We prefer BeeTagg which you can get at the iTunes App Store, Android Marketplace or Blackberry App World.
EBSCO-for research
On your mobile device, go to http://0-search.ebscohost.com.vulcan.bham.lib.al.us. Log in with your library card number. Tap the JCLC Mobile link at the top left. You will be taken to the mobile site for researching right on your mobile phone!
OR, take a snapshot of the QR code above with your smartphone to quickly connect to the login page. Log in with your library card number. Tap the JCLC Mobile link at the top left to go to EBSCO mobile. To scan the QR code above, you need a QR code reader on your smartphone. There are many you can download and install FREE. We prefer BeeTagg which you can get at the iTunes App Store, Android Marketplace or Blackberry App World.
We Know Books, ETC.-Homewood Public Library's book & movie reviews, news, information & podcasts
On your smartphone, go to weknowbooks.blogspot.com or weknowbooks.blogspot.com/?m=1 OR take a snapshot of the QR code above with your smartphone to quickly connect to the We Know Books, ETC. mobile website. You need a QR code reader on your smart phone. There are many you can download and install FREE. We prefer BeeTagg which you can get at the iTunes App Store, Android Marketplace or Blackberry App World.
Mobile Apps
Overdrive-for downloadable eBooks and audiobooks.
Download and install the OverDrive Media Console app for iPad, iPhone and Touch, or Android, BlackBerry or Windows Mobile. Tap "Get Books", tap "Add a Website", enter Homewood, tap Homewood, then tap Jefferson County Library Cooperative. On the Apple products only, apply for a free Adobe ID if you do not have one, and authorize your device with your Adobe ID. Now you can search, check out and download items!
Tutor.com To Go™-for iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch
On your mobile device, go to http://0-www.tutor.com.vulcan.bham.lib.al.us/apls/. Log in with your library card number. Create a free account. (You can also create an account from a computer.) Download and install the Tutor.com To Go app. It is the mobile companion for Tutor.com, and the only education app that connects you to an expert tutor for real-time help. Log in with your newly created account info.
OR, take a snapshot of the QR code above with your smartphone to quickly connect to the login page. Log in with your library card number. Create a free account. Download and install the Tutor.com To Go app. Log in with your newly created account info to connect to an expert tutor for real-time help. To scan the QR code above, you need a QR code reader on your smartphone. There are many you can download and install FREE. We prefer BeeTagg which you can get at the iTunes App Store, Android Marketplace or Blackberry App World.
Gale provides three mobile apps from the iTunes App Store and Android Market:
1. AccessMyLibrary Public Edition: Uses GPS to find public libraries within a 10-mile radius of the user's location then provides free access to credible Gale online resources.
2. AccessMyLibrary School Edition: After a one-time log-in, it supplies students with free, unlimited access to their school library's Gale online resources.
3. AccessMyLibrary College Edition: Using your college e-mail address, it gives you unlimited, 24/7 access to your college library’s Gale online resources.
